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Lee Ilgen Obituary

Lee Robert Ilgen, 83, of Ottawa, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa, with Rev. Jennifer Amy-Dressler, of Open Table United Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Memorial Park, where Full Military Rites will be accorded by the American Legion Post 33 Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at the funeral home.

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Published by Starved Rock Media from May 29 to Jun. 4, 2025.

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Gerald Castelli

June 5, 2025

Sorry to hear of Lee´s passing, Judy. Our time negotiating together was memorable. Please accept my sincere condolences.

Kent Terry

May 31, 2025

Judy, my sympathy to you & your family. I always enjoyed visiting with Lee when I saw him with you or at Rotary. He was a true Christian servant to others.

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3

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Mueller Funeral Home - Ottawa

800 First Avenue, Ottawa, IL 61350

Jun

4

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Mueller Funeral Home - Ottawa

800 First Avenue, Ottawa, IL 61350

Jun

4

Interment

12:00 p.m.

Oakwood Memorial Park

2405 Champlain St., Ottawa, IL 61350

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Mueller Funeral Homes Ottawa

800 First Avenue, Ottawa, IL 61350

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